68 Camaro Saginaw 4 speed problem
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04-13-2023 | 05:43 AM
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Also have the flywheel resurfaced and reinstall with new bolts.
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04-13-2023 | 07:31 AM
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That is exact what I would expect if the clutch was stuck from sitting. I would stop trying to put it in gear while it is running until you are sure the clutch is disengaging. It is very hard on the synchronizers. In the end you will need replace the clutch but breaking it free could make it a lot easier to move it around.
If you push the clutch and you can still stall the motor with the brakes then the clutch is not disengaging.
I got it so it shifts into all five gears when its up on jack stands and not running. I can shift it without the clutch when its not running. I can also start the car in any gear and the tires spin in the appropriate direction when its running. However, I cannot shift it into reverse or into any gear when it is running - regardless of whether I push the clutch in. I can, at times, power-shift without a clutch when its running.but its safe to say the clutch is not working. I have adjusted the clutch (lengthened the rod) to create more pedal but that doesn't seem to matter or help. I suspect the clutch is stuck to the flywheel or the flex plate is stuck to the clutch. I tried warming the engine up and stomping on the brakes to free the clutch but that hasn't worked. It just stalls the motor. Any helpful hints would be appreciated?
I got it so it shifts into all five gears when its up on jack stands and not running. I can shift it without the clutch when its not running. I can also start the car in any gear and the tires spin in the appropriate direction when its running. However, I cannot shift it into reverse or into any gear when it is running - regardless of whether I push the clutch in. I can, at times, power-shift without a clutch when its running.but its safe to say the clutch is not working. I have adjusted the clutch (lengthened the rod) to create more pedal but that doesn't seem to matter or help. I suspect the clutch is stuck to the flywheel or the flex plate is stuck to the clutch. I tried warming the engine up and stomping on the brakes to free the clutch but that hasn't worked. It just stalls the motor. Any helpful hints would be appreciated?
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04-17-2023 | 08:59 AM
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The plan is to tear the whole car apart and do a frame off restoration/rebuild on it. I just needed to be able to drive it up on the car hauler and get it up the driveway into my garage. I'll keep the 4 speed but probably do a Muncie instead of the Saginaw. I'm sure I'll be on this forum again as I get into it.
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04-17-2023 | 07:36 PM
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The plan is to tear the whole car apart and do a frame off restoration/rebuild on it. I just needed to be able to drive it up on the car hauler and get it up the driveway into my garage. I'll keep the 4 speed but probably do a Muncie instead of the Saginaw. I'm sure I'll be on this forum again as I get into it.
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